Cardinal George writes letter to parishioners on redefinition of marriage legislation
Cardinal George of Chicago today sent a letter on redefinition of marriage efforts to every priest in the Archdiocese, asking that the letter be distributed in parish bulletins this weekend. The Cardinal stresses that the "Church welcomes everyone, respects each...
CCI Radio Hour: Dec. 17, 2012
Dec. 17, 2012 show Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran tells why he personally supports Senate Bill 957, which would extend Temporary Visitor Driver's Licenses to undocumented immigrants. The Illinois Senate has passed the legislation, which is now being considered...
Illinois pharmacists win conscience rights battle
Two Illinois pharmacists today won their final battle seeking conscience rights in dispensing emergency contraception after the Illinois attorney general notified the state Supreme Court that she would not appeal a lower court ruling. Pharmacy owners Luke Vander...
Catholic religious lobby lawmakers on temporary licenses for immigrants
CCI praises Senate passage of temporary licenses for immigrants
The Illinois Senate today approved expanding Temporary Visitor Driver's Licenses to undocumented immigrants. Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Robert Gilligan applauded the Senate's actions, noting that many families are separated when...
Education Newsletter November 2012
Democrats in both the state House and Senate won enough seats in the Nov. 6 election to hold a supermajority in each chamber, meaning they have enough votes to pass legislation without input from Republicans. The Democrats will also be able to override any...
CCI issues Marriage Toolkit
CCI today issued its Marriage Toolkit, a resource for clergy, parish staff and the laity. The toolkit is designed to help Catholic individuals and parish communities understand, explain and promote the Catholic Church's answers to the following questions: What is...
Illinois bishops back Temporary Visitor Driver’s Licenses for immigrants
Illinois' Catholic bishops are supporting an existing, temporary driver's license for undocumented immigrants. Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Robert Gilligan today spoke in favor of the temporary licenses at a Chicago press...
CCI's Robert Gilligan speaks about temporary licenses for immigrants
Seeking comfort and hope: an immigrant's story
It was a mother's worst nightmare -- her children had gone missing. Compound that alarm with the fear of reaching out to police for help because you are an undocumented immigrant. That was the story of "Lupe," a mother of five from Mexico living in the...